Technical Standards

The abilities and skills candidates and students must possess in order to complete the education and training of the Biomedical Sciences PhD program are referred to as technical standards. These abilities and skills are essential for entry into most professional practice settings associated with these degree programs.

Ability to monitor and react appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and responses.

Display appropriate flexibility and adaptability in the face of stress or uncertainty associated with technical difficulties in research or scientific review (e.g., criticism of ideas shared in written or oral presentations, manuscripts, etc.).

Compliance with standards, policies and practices set forth in the EVMS Student Handbook and the program handbook.